Alberta Pesticide Applicator
Structural Certification 200
Questions and Answers with
Rationales Graded A+
Question 1
The primary provincial legislation that governs the sale, use, and
application of pesticides in Alberta is the:
A) Pest Control Products Act (PCPA)
B) Wildlife Act
C) Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
D) Weed Control Act
Correct Answer: C (EPEA)
Rationale: The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) is
Alberta's foundational legislation controlling pesticide sale, purchase,
use, application, handling, storage, transport, and disposal. The federal
PCPA governs pesticide registration, but EPEA governs use within
Alberta .
Question 2
Under the Alberta Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, pesticides are
categorized into which schedules?
A) Schedule A, B, and C
B) Schedule 1, 2, and 3
C) Schedule I, II, III, and IV
D) Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3
,Correct Answer: B (Schedule 1, 2, and 3)
Rationale: Alberta's Pesticide Ministerial Regulation categorizes
commercial pesticides into Schedule 1 (most restricted), Schedule 2, and
Schedule 3. A certified applicator certificate is required to purchase and
use Schedule 1 and 2 pesticides .
Question 3
Which schedule represents the HIGHEST level of restriction in
Alberta?
A) Schedule 3
B) Schedule 2
C) Schedule 1
D) Schedule 4
Correct Answer: C (Schedule 1)
Rationale: Schedule 1 pesticides are the most restricted category,
requiring a certified applicator certificate for purchase and use. These
products typically have higher toxicity or environmental persistence .
Question 4
The federal legislation that governs the registration and labelling of
pesticides in Canada is the:
A) Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
B) Pest Control Products Act (PCPA)
C) Canadian Environmental Protection Act
D) Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Correct Answer: B (Pest Control Products Act)
,Rationale: Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency
(PMRA) administers the federal Pest Control Products Act (PCPA), which
regulates pesticide registration, labelling, and re-evaluation before
products can be sold or used in Canada .
Question 5
In Alberta, who may purchase a Schedule 2 pesticide?
A) Any individual over 18
B) Only a certified applicator or someone working under their direct
supervision
C) Any homeowner for residential use
D) Only licensed pest control companies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schedule 2 pesticides require a certified applicator certificate
for purchase. This ensures restricted products are only obtained by
individuals with demonstrated competency in safe handling and
application .
Question 6
What is the maximum validity period for a Pesticide Applicator
Certificate in Alberta before recertification is required?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Correct Answer: C (5 years)
, Rationale: Pesticide applicator certificates issued in Alberta are valid for
up to 5 years, after which recertification (examination and/or continuing
education credits) is required to maintain certification .
Question 7
A certified applicator who changes employers must:
A) Obtain a new certificate
B) Continue using their existing certificate — the certificate belongs to
the individual, not the employer
C) Surrender their certificate to the previous employer
D) Retake the certification exam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pesticide applicator certificate is non-transferable and
belongs to the individual to whom it was issued. Changing employers
does not invalidate the certificate, but the applicator must ensure their
new employer's operations fall within their certification class .
Question 8
Under Alberta regulations, when must a pesticide application record
be completed?
A) Within 7 days of application
B) Within 30 days of application
C) At the time of or immediately after the application
D) Only at year-end for annual reporting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pesticide application records must be completed at or
immediately after the application — not retrospectively days or weeks
Structural Certification 200
Questions and Answers with
Rationales Graded A+
Question 1
The primary provincial legislation that governs the sale, use, and
application of pesticides in Alberta is the:
A) Pest Control Products Act (PCPA)
B) Wildlife Act
C) Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
D) Weed Control Act
Correct Answer: C (EPEA)
Rationale: The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) is
Alberta's foundational legislation controlling pesticide sale, purchase,
use, application, handling, storage, transport, and disposal. The federal
PCPA governs pesticide registration, but EPEA governs use within
Alberta .
Question 2
Under the Alberta Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, pesticides are
categorized into which schedules?
A) Schedule A, B, and C
B) Schedule 1, 2, and 3
C) Schedule I, II, III, and IV
D) Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3
,Correct Answer: B (Schedule 1, 2, and 3)
Rationale: Alberta's Pesticide Ministerial Regulation categorizes
commercial pesticides into Schedule 1 (most restricted), Schedule 2, and
Schedule 3. A certified applicator certificate is required to purchase and
use Schedule 1 and 2 pesticides .
Question 3
Which schedule represents the HIGHEST level of restriction in
Alberta?
A) Schedule 3
B) Schedule 2
C) Schedule 1
D) Schedule 4
Correct Answer: C (Schedule 1)
Rationale: Schedule 1 pesticides are the most restricted category,
requiring a certified applicator certificate for purchase and use. These
products typically have higher toxicity or environmental persistence .
Question 4
The federal legislation that governs the registration and labelling of
pesticides in Canada is the:
A) Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
B) Pest Control Products Act (PCPA)
C) Canadian Environmental Protection Act
D) Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
Correct Answer: B (Pest Control Products Act)
,Rationale: Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency
(PMRA) administers the federal Pest Control Products Act (PCPA), which
regulates pesticide registration, labelling, and re-evaluation before
products can be sold or used in Canada .
Question 5
In Alberta, who may purchase a Schedule 2 pesticide?
A) Any individual over 18
B) Only a certified applicator or someone working under their direct
supervision
C) Any homeowner for residential use
D) Only licensed pest control companies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Schedule 2 pesticides require a certified applicator certificate
for purchase. This ensures restricted products are only obtained by
individuals with demonstrated competency in safe handling and
application .
Question 6
What is the maximum validity period for a Pesticide Applicator
Certificate in Alberta before recertification is required?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Correct Answer: C (5 years)
, Rationale: Pesticide applicator certificates issued in Alberta are valid for
up to 5 years, after which recertification (examination and/or continuing
education credits) is required to maintain certification .
Question 7
A certified applicator who changes employers must:
A) Obtain a new certificate
B) Continue using their existing certificate — the certificate belongs to
the individual, not the employer
C) Surrender their certificate to the previous employer
D) Retake the certification exam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pesticide applicator certificate is non-transferable and
belongs to the individual to whom it was issued. Changing employers
does not invalidate the certificate, but the applicator must ensure their
new employer's operations fall within their certification class .
Question 8
Under Alberta regulations, when must a pesticide application record
be completed?
A) Within 7 days of application
B) Within 30 days of application
C) At the time of or immediately after the application
D) Only at year-end for annual reporting
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pesticide application records must be completed at or
immediately after the application — not retrospectively days or weeks
